...the hell is going on with JFK Terraces? [age restrictions]
Aug 24, 2011, 6:07 am
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 108
Yes but they can skirt this law by manning the bar or at least minding it. This was the case when I flew AA from JFK to LHR several months ago. I know this isn't their fault but I think they could at least be more accommodating seeing as those above the age of 12 are paying full fare (and those between the ages of 18-20, like myself, are considered adults in the eyes of the law) but are not allowed their, entitled, access to the lounge. If AA can do it...
Aug 24, 2011, 6:08 am
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 10,709
Anyway they shouldnt be reading this forum, the should be do their school work.
Aug 24, 2011, 6:09 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Windsor, UK (In the flight path)
Programs: Mucci, BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, Blah Blah...
Posts: 502
Aug 24, 2011, 6:11 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The Hague, NL
Programs: GMLFL, Life 2.0 - Mucci Premiere Classe & des Chevaliers Toulousiens
Posts: 22,911
Yes but they can skirt this law by manning the bar or at least minding it. This was the case when I flew AA from JFK to LHR several months ago. I know this isn't their fault but I think they could at least be more accommodating seeing as those above the age of 12 are paying full fare (and those between the ages of 18-20, like myself, are considered adults in the eyes of the law) but are not allowed their, entitled, access to the lounge. If AA can do it...
) you have a point. I do not like the AA lounge concept much with the bar that is attended and having to wait for everything though. Guess BA made a choice there that may alienate some but please most.
Aug 24, 2011, 6:14 am
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The Hague, NL
Programs: GMLFL, Life 2.0 - Mucci Premiere Classe & des Chevaliers Toulousiens
Posts: 22,911
Only under parental supervision. If the OP was traveling with his parents there would not have been a problem. Not sure if he would be allowed into the lounge if he was to be escorted by an adult who isn't related. If he is, there is the loophole.
Aug 24, 2011, 6:14 am
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 10,709
They looked at their customers and thought most would be business or leisure over 21+ . They knew they could help themselves and be quick about it. Also BA likes to push the help yourself kitchens onboard. So if you can do it on the plane, why not in the lounge.
Aug 24, 2011, 6:14 am
#24
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Long story short, I'm under 21 and was not allowed in Terraces even though I'm flying CX J (and I'm qualifying MPC) from JFK to HKG. I was told that this is a new rule and that they simply hadn't been enforcing it before. I asked the dragon whether or not this was because the bar was not attended and she said that she thought that was the reason. This is utterly ridiculous. Is there no possible way that they could assign someone to "mind" the bar or give them the nominal role of bartender? So I am currently sitting in the foyer, no access to the amenities apart from the wifi; brilliant.
Aug 24, 2011, 6:15 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Near Edinburgh
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 9,034
I've used "Lounge Angels" in the past to describe the pleasant ones. I also considered "Lounge Fairies" (since they grant the wish of entry) but I though that might be taken the wrong way...
Aug 24, 2011, 6:16 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: UK, but sometimes wish it was USA
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,388
Aug 24, 2011, 6:17 am
#27
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 108
Apologies if I was a tad rash earlier, I have not slept in 30 hours and the prospect of no wifi, or at least more than 20 minutes of it/lounge for 3 hours before the flight was quite angering. Yes I am not a fan of the AA lounge in that respect but I suppose I am now a fan of it on the whole as I can at least get past the door!
Aug 24, 2011, 6:18 am
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The Hague, NL
Programs: GMLFL, Life 2.0 - Mucci Premiere Classe & des Chevaliers Toulousiens
Posts: 22,911
Aug 24, 2011, 6:19 am
#29
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 108
Aug 24, 2011, 6:21 am
#30
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 108
I did think of this, but I was early and the morning BA flights were just departing to the lounge was emptying before my eyes! Paul is over 21 and did escort me around the lounge so in that respect I was given access but the idea of being escorted around a lounge at my age is... troublingly odd.